Grade II listed · Dorset

Gatehouse to No 32 and Wall on Its East Side

Gatehouse to No 32 and Wall on Its East Side is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 9 August 1974. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 46% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gatehouse to No 32 and Wall on Its East Side
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1287516
Date first listed	9 August 1974
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.73447, -2.75812 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1287516

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Gatehouse to No 32 and Wall on Its East Side, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Gatehouse to No 32 and Wall on Its East Side

Name	Grade	Distance
Range of Outhouses to the South of Wykes Court Garden	II	17 m
19, Rax Lane	II	18 m
The Grove	II	35 m
Garden Wall and Gateway to the Grove	II	39 m
The Masons Arms Public House	II	39 m
No 32 Including Outhouses to South East	II	43 m
15, Rax Lane	II	46 m
Wykes Court	II	52 m
Garden Wall Along West Side of Wykes Court Garden	II	56 m
17 and 19, Downes Street	II	57 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatehouse to No 32 and Wall on Its East Side listed?

Yes. Gatehouse to No 32 and Wall on Its East Side is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1287516, first listed on 9 August 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gatehouse to No 32 and Wall on Its East Side?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dorset, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.